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Under new law, Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text message
The new law is seen as way to end secret divorces and ensure women are aware of marital status so they can protect rights such as alimony.
07 Jan 2019 8:35 AM
In rebuke to Trump, US Senate blames Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi’s murder
Trump said he wants US to stand by Saudi govt and prince, despite CIA assessment it was likely he ordered Khashoggi’s killing.
14 Dec 2018 8:36 AM
Saudi women now can open their own business without male permission
Saudi Arabia is pushing to expand country’s private sector, including expansion of female employment under a reform plan for a post-oil era.
19 Feb 2018 9:24 AM
Saudi minister says lifting ban on women drivers will reduce car crashes
Saudi announced on Tuesday was seen by rights activists as an emblem of their suppression in the kingdom where Islam originated.
28 Sep 2017 7:37 PM
Saudi govt imposes 'expat tax'; 41 lakh Indians and their kin affected
This levy will witness an upward revision every year, thus, taxing the lives of the 41 lakh Indians and their kin..
21 Jun 2017 5:31 PM
Indian to return home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia
Gana Prakasam Rajamariyan came to Saudi Arabia in August 1994 to work as a farm-hand in a remote village in Hail province.
14 Jun 2017 6:57 PM
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